Boarding School Collection (#6)

Marlborough College, Wilts, c1896. Artist: RW Thomas
Marlborough College, Wilts, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Harrow, the Speech House, c1896. Artists: William Burges, Chester Vaughan
Harrow, the Speech House, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Wall, 1926. Eton wall game is played on a strip of ground 5 metres by 110 metres next to a slightly curved brick wall erected in 1717. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

The Dog Potters, 1926. Eton OTC (Officer Traing Corps) developed from earlier Eton volunteers (or Dog Potters ). From Eton College by Christopher Hussey. [Country Life, London, 1926]

Regardless of their Doom the Little Victims Play, 1926. Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College, from a poem by Thomas Gray. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey. [Country Life, London, 1926]

Christs Hospital, Newgate Street - Boys in playground, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Christs Hospital, Newgate Street - Boys in playground, 1891. Christs Hospital, also called the Bluecoat School, is an English coeducational independent day and boarding school

The East Front of the College, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Some Staple Authors Sleeping on their Shelves, 1926. College Library is a rare book and manuscript library of international importance

Cloisters and College Library, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

A Corner of the Drawing-Room, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Leaving Portraits in the Drawing-Room, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

The Parlour (Magna Parlura), 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. The Parlour was added 1514-20

The Drawing-Room, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Jericho, The Upper Room in Luptons Tower, 1926. Roger Lupton (1456-1539/40) was an English lawyer and cleric who was Provost of Eton College (1503/4-1535)

Election Hall Screen, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Election Hall added 1514-20

Election Chamber, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Election Hall and chamber added 1514-20

Looking into Election Hall, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

The Cloisters, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

The Entrance to Cloisters Under Luptons Tower, 1926. Roger Lupton (1456-1539/40) was an English lawyer and cleric who was Provost of Eton College (1503/4-1535)

Entrance to the Provosts Lodge from Playing Fields, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

The Kitchen, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

College Hall, Looking West, 1926
College Hall, Looking Wet, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

The Oriel Window in Hall, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

College Hall, from Brewhouse Yard, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

After Absence, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

The Chapel, from the Roof of Long Chamber, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Upper School, Looking South, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

The Seat of the Ostiarius, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

Lower School from East to West, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

The Door from Upper School to Chapel Stairs, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

In Lower School, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

Looking Down Lower School, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

Upper School, Looking Through Into School Yard, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

School Yard and Luptons Tower, 1926. Roger Lupton (1456-1539/40) was an English lawyer and cleric who was appointed as Provost of Eton College (1503/4-1535)

Luptons Tower, 1926. Roger Lupton (1456-1539/40) was an English lawyer and cleric who was appointed as Provost of Eton College (1503/4-1535)

The Chapel, before the removal of the stall Canopies, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Provost Murrays Tomb (1624) at the East End of Chapel, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Waynfletes North Door, with the Seventeenth-Century Stairs to Upper School and Antechapel, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor

From the Lock, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

From The Old Christopher, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

School Yard and Chapel, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Dr Syntax visits a Boarding School for young Ladies, 1820. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Dr Syntax visits a Boarding School for young Ladies, 1820. From The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search of Consolation, by William Combe. [Ackermann, London, 1820]

Haileybury College, 1923
No. 25 Haileybury College, 1923. Haileybury College, founded in 1862 and qualified under the Royal Charter in 1864. The school occupied the buildings which formerly belonged to the Honourable East

Charterhouse School, 1923. Charterhouse School, private boarding school in Godalming, Surrey. Founded in 1611 by Thomas Sutton of Knaith on the site of the old Carthusian monastery

Malvern College, 1923. Malvern College, private day and boarding school in Worcestershire. The school opened in 1865. From Sunripe Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Public Schools and Colleges. [R. & J

Marlborough College, 1923. Marlborough College, private boarding and day school founded in 1843 and qualified under the Royal Charter in 1845

Repton School, 1923. Repton School, for private and boarding pupils in Repton, Derbyshire, England. The school was founded in accordance with the legacy of Sir John Port of Etwall

Eton College, 1923. Eton College, a prestigious boarding school founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, initially intended to provide free education to seventy poor boys who then would study at Kings

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"Exploring the Rich History and Traditions of Boarding Schools" Step back in time to September 7th, 1995, as Prince William embarks on his first day at Eton College in Windsor. The prestigious institution has been a symbol of academic excellence for centuries. Travel even further back to c1735 Leipzig, Germany, where St. Thomas Church stands proudly amidst its courtyard and school. This line engraving by J. G. Schreiber captures the timeless beauty of this historic landmark. Immerse yourself in the charming atmosphere of Cloister Pump and Hall Steps from 1926, evoking images of students bustling through their daily routines at an esteemed boarding school. Tonbridge School takes us back to 1923 with a glimpse into its distinguished halls that have nurtured countless young minds throughout history. Witness the excitement as Alexander Sutherland Neill welcomes a new term at Summer Hill School. His progressive approach to education revolutionized traditional boarding school practices. Marvel at the Sixth Form Bench and Fellows Eyot captured in a photograph from 1911—a testament to camaraderie among students who forged lifelong friendships within these hallowed grounds. Delve into Eton College's rich heritage with a plan dating back to 1911, revealing its sprawling campus layout designed for optimal learning experiences. Gaze upon Windsor Castle from the Provosts Lodge at Eton—its majestic presence overlooking both town and academy is awe-inspiring indeed. Experience Election Hall's grandeur through snapshots frozen in time from 1926—an emblematic space where future leaders were chosen amongst peers. Discover Miss Betsy Price's captivating pastel portrait—a beloved figure whose influence shaped generations within her cherished boarding school community. Finally, let your imagination take flight with "The Sand Fairy, " an enchanting illustration by Louise Jacobs that graced Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book published in 1916—a whimsical reminder of childhood wonder and imagination.